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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.31, 3,411.89 and 1,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.31, 3,411.89 and 1,346.04 is: 2,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.31 : 3,411.89 = 1,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.31/3,411.89 = 1,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.31x = 3,411.89 × 1,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.31x = 4,592,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,533.69/2,270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.87

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